NASCAR’s 2027 Silly Season Takes Shape
Rumors swirl around driver moves, contract uncertainties and charter negotiations as the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series lineup begins to crystallize.
May 31, 2026
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NASCAR Practice Speed Rankings Unveil Lap‑by‑Lap Leaders at Nashville
Ty Gibbs, Ross Chastain, Tyler Reddick, Christopher Bell and Chase Elliott each topped the respective lap‑segment averages, setting the pace ahead of the upcoming race.
May 31, 2026
Denny Hamlin Secures Pole as Rain Throws Curveball at Nashville Superspeedway
Denny Hamlin captured pole position for the May 31 NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway, while rain forced a rule‑book start and a 300‑lap event will be streamed on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max and NASCAR.com.
May 31, 2026
Denny Hamlin claims pole as rain reshapes Nashville Superspeedway grid
Rain washed out traditional qualifying at Nashville Superspeedway, prompting NASCAR to use its 2025 metric that placed Denny Hamlin on pole alongside Tyler Reddick, with live coverage slated for Amazon Prime Video.
May 31, 2026
NASCAR’s Cracker Barrel 400 Returns to Nashville Superspeedway
The 2026 Cracker Barrel 400 will light up the 1.33‑mile oval on May 31, featuring a rain‑affected qualifying session, a full slate of drivers and a multi‑platform broadcast.
May 31, 2026
Rain Cancels NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying at Nashville Superspeedway
Saturday's single‑lap qualifying was washed out, leaving the starting lineup for Sunday's race set by the series' two‑variable metric, with Hamlin taking the pole.
May 31, 2026
NASCAR Cancels Nashville Qualifying Amid Weather, Sets Lineup by Metrics
NASCAR called off the qualifying round at Nashville Superspeedway due to inclement weather, meaning the starting order for the Cup Series event will be determined by performance metrics. Denny Hamlin will lead the field to green, while several drivers who were hoping for a chance to improve their positions now face a tougher climb.
May 31, 2026
Hamlin Takes Pole as NASCAR Skips Qualifying
Denny Hamlin will start from the pole position for Sunday's Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway after NASCAR canceled qualifying due to inclement weather. The starting grid will be determined by a performance‑metric formula, placing several championship contenders near the front.
May 30, 2026
NASCAR Qualifying Cancelled Again at Nashville Superspeedway
Rain and thunderstorms halted Saturday’s qualifying session, prompting NASCAR to rely on its metric system to set the lineup for the upcoming Cup Series race.
May 30, 2026
NASCAR’s Nashville Superspeedway Showdown Set for May 31, 2026
The 2026 Cup Series event at Nashville will feature a weather‑impacted qualifying session, a stacked front row, and a $11.2 million prize pool, with the green flag scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET.
May 30, 2026
NASCAR’s Nashville Superspeedway Qualifies 38 Drivers for Sunday’s 300‑Lap Showdown
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series returns to Nashville Superspeedway with a revamped qualifying format, 38 drivers set to compete, and a new broadcast partnership that marks the start of the season’s second half.
May 30, 2026
Rain Forces Rulebook Grid for Nashville Superspeedway NASCAR O’Reilly Series
A sudden storm halted the O’Reilly Series qualifying session at Nashville Superspeedway, prompting the series to rely on the rulebook to determine the starting order for the race.
May 30, 2026
Rain Could Wash Out NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying at Nashville Superspeedway
A 55% chance of precipitation on Saturday threatens to postpone qualifying, prompting NASCAR to rely on a simplified metric to determine the starting lineup for the upcoming night race.
May 30, 2026
NASCAR’s Nashville Weekend: Qualifying, Tribute, and a New Driver
The 2025 Cracker Barrel 400 weekend at Nashville Superspeedway will feature qualifying on May 30, a somber reminder of Kyle Busch’s recent death, and the debut of Austin Hill in the iconic No. 33.
May 30, 2026
2026 NASCAR Season: Triumphs, Trials, and Unexpected Turns
The opening stretch of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series has delivered shocking upsets, surprising victories, and a legal dispute that could reshape team dynamics, all while Toyota and Tyler Reddick set a blistering pace.
May 29, 2026
2027 NASCAR Cup Series Braces for Major Overhaul After Kyle Busch’s Death
The 2027 NASCAR Cup Series is poised for a seismic shift, not only because of the unprecedented loss of Kyle Busch but also because several of the sport’s flagship teams are confronting uncertain driver line‑ups and charter realities as they plan for the next chapter.
May 29, 2026
Kyle Larson Steps In for Alex Bowman at Nashville as Vertigo Sidelines the No. 88 Driver
Alex Bowman will miss the upcoming O'Reilly Auto Parts NASCAR race at Nashville Superspeedway after being sidelined by vertigo, with Kyle Larson slated to take his place. Larson, fresh off two victories this season, enters as the favorite.
May 29, 2026
NASCAR to Host 2026 Multi‑Series Weekend at Nashville Superspeedway
NASCAR has confirmed a May 2026 race weekend at Nashville Superspeedway, featuring practice, qualifying and races across three days, with coverage on FS1, Prime Video, HBO Max and PRN, and point standings already shaping the playoff picture.
May 28, 2026
NASCAR Returns to Nashville Superspeedway for 2026 Cracker Barrel 400
NASCAR has confirmed a May 2026 event at Nashville Superspeedway, the 14th race of the season, with a new one‑lap qualifying system set to shape the grid.
May 27, 2026
NASCAR Confirms 2026 Return to Nashville Superspeedway with New Qualifying Format
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule includes a May date at Nashville Superspeedway, where a streamlined qualifying process will set the lineup for the Cracker Barrel 400, featuring a who‑by‑who field of drivers.
May 27, 2026
NASCAR’s 2026 Cracker Barrel 400 Set for Nashville Superspeedway
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series will feature the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, where Chevrolet's recent winning streak and a competitive odds board set the stage for a pivotal race weekend.
May 27, 2026
NASCAR Triple-Header Returns to Nashville Superspeedway
A three‑division weekend at the 1.33‑mile Nashville Superspeedway will see the Cup, O’Reilly and Truck Series battle for pole position, with top drivers posting their metrics ahead of the races.
May 27, 2026
Rain Washes Out Coca‑Cola 600 Qualifying, Reshapes Starting Grid
A sudden shower halted Saturday’s qualifying for the Coca‑Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, prompting a metric‑based lineup that sees Tyler Reddick and Ty Gibbs on pole and Alex Bowman starting at the tail end.
May 27, 2026
Alex Bowman sidelined by vertigo as Kyle Larson steps into No. 88 at Nashville
Veteran driver Alex Bowman will miss the Nashville Superspeedway O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race due to a vertigo diagnosis, prompting Kyle Larson to take over the No. 88 car for JR Motorsports.
May 27, 2026